InnovateNOW:

Pre-College Entrepreneurship Series

Conference Details

On Completion, students get a Completion Certificate from the Mentor and the Ivy Learning Lab.

Opportunity to get Letter of Recommendation from the course instructor.

Opportunity to get Letter of Recommendation from the course instructor.

Opportunity to get Letter of Recommendation from the course instructor.

Daniel McQuade
Director, Ivy Learning Lab Business Instructor, Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center (Columbia Business School)

5 Day Leadership Workshop for High School Student

15th - 19th June 2024

9 am to 3 pm

SiamScape 9A
Floor, Bangkok

Year 10 - Year 13

THB 20,000 +
Vat 7%

Priority Deadline
15 March 2024

What is InnovateNOW ?

Dive into the transformative world of entrepreneurship with InnovateNOW, an exclusive offering from The Ivy Learning Lab.

Meticulously curated by a renowned former Columbia Business School faculty member, this program promises to be a beacon for high school students eager to explore the intricacies of business innovation.

Marrying world-class pedagogy with hands-on experiences, InnovateNOW is more than just a course—it's a journey. A journey that empowers students from Year 10 to Year 13 to envision, innovate, and shape the future of business. As you turn these pages, prepare to embark on an educational adventure that will redefine your understanding of entrepreneurship and set the stage for a promising tomorrow.

5 Day Journey: Course Modules

Day 1
Idea Generation:

Under this module, students learn to stimulate their creativity, understand the process of coming up with new ideas, and learn how to get inspiration from what others are doing. Students are given tools and techniques to gain an innovative mindset.

Day 2
Market Research:

The Mentor guides students through the process of market research for their idea: what's currently being used in the market, who the top competitors are, and what needs to be done to turn an idea into a reality. Students learn techniques to test, refine and select their idea.

Day 3
Design Thinking:

Students learn the process of creative thinking, logical thinking, and experimentation. Mentors share strategies adopted by them for testing and prototyping in order to achieve the perfect product/service for the end-user.

Day 4
Business Model:

Once the student has developed an idea of the product or service startup, they learn what a business blueprint is and how to draw one for their start-up. They delve into information like target markets, competition, anticipated expenses, pricing, and other aspects of a business canvas.

Day 5
Pitch Day & Graduation
Social Entrepreneurship:

Students learn about start-up companies that develop, fund, and implement solutions to social, cultural, or environmental issues. The Mentor shares the story of his social entrepreneurship journey and the ups and downs he faced to form a business for the greater social good and not just the pursuit of profits.

Elevator Pitch & Raising Funds:

Students delve into the costs involved in a business and how it impacts the product/service price. They learn to calculate the total fund required for running the business and what funding sources are available. Students then move on to crafting an elevator pitch for their business plan.

Know Your

Columbia Business

School Faculty

Daniel McQuade
Director, Ivy Learning Lab
Business Instructor,
Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center
(Columbia Business School)

Daniel McQuade is a Senior Marketing and Advertising Executive with over three decades of experience in developing and implementing strategies for retail industries. He has also served as a Business Instructor at the Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center and is a Co-Founder at Know Seafood which is on a mission to transform seafood supply chains and make sustainable, accessible, and transparent seafood products.

His expertise includes new product development, cultivating brand affinity and loyalty, and cause marketing programs. He has handled every aspect, from product design to retail launch and the development of a national sales network.

Why Should You Join?

Improve entrepreneurial competencies.
Become part of a robust alumni network.
Get a Certificate of Achievement from the Instructor.
Opportunity to get a Letter of Recommendation from the Instructor**

Our Approach

Idea Exploration:

Unleash creativity to dream up world-changing innovations.

Idea Momentum:

Enhance your project with marketing and networking strategies.

Idea Development:

Transform concepts into projects with prototype building and planning.

Hands-on Entrepreneurship:

Experience the full entrepreneurial journey from concept to launch.

Hear from Our Alumni​

Hear from Our Alumni

YouTube Video Slider

SiamScape 9 Floor

215 Phayathai Rd, Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan District,
Bangkok 10330

Contact Us